Aim Quote by Paul Schneider
“You can't have a director say, "Just be you"; you have to have an aim. It's like when you throw darts, you have to know where the bullseye is. You can't just say, "No no no no no, drop the darts. Just stand. We're going to film you." You have to get there indirectly. You have to have me doing something, and then you can get "me."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Production Workshop, Los Angeles, 2019
Effective direction requires clear goals; without a target, efforts become aimless like random darts.
In simple terms: Directors need clear objectives to guide actions.
Key Takeaway
Set a clear aim before acting.
Themes
leadership
goal-setting
focus
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- project planning
- team coordination
- creative direction
- performance coaching
Key Concepts
strategic planning
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your ultimate target in this project?
- How do you balance structure with flexibility?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on goals can stifle spontaneity and creativity.
![“He [an earnest young reporter] seemed to share the view of many intelligent, well-educated, well-meaning people that, while adult literature may aim to be art, the object of children's books is to whip the little rascals into shape.” quote by Katherine Paterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cf/katherine-paterson-2365_adults_he-an-earnest-young-reporter-seemed-to-s_6101.jpg)
![“I really enjoyed it - being involved in watching rushes and playback [in "The Invisible Woman"]. Ralph [Fiennes] was very open to my input, I think knowing that he couldn't always be there 100 percent, that he had dual aims with directing and acting.” quote by Felicity Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56e/felicity-jones-2070_acting_i-really-enjoyed-it-being-involved-in-wa_11933.jpg)
